Outer Orbit v/s ...?

kaiserkid · 11/19/2009, 06:59 PM

I am in the process of setting up a new reef tank and the last piece of equipment that I need is the light. On my 75 gallon reef I have the Current USA Outer Orbit HQI (Model 1042, 48", 2 x 150 watt MH, 2 x 130 watt Dual Actinic 460nm/420nm, 6 moonlights, 560 total watts). I love this light and was thinking about getting the model 1079, 72", 250w HQI/T5 HO model for my new tank.

I was wondering though if anyone knows if there is a better "complete" lighting system out there for the money? These lights have also been discontinued...does anyone know why?

kaiserkid · 11/20/2009, 07:43 PM

anyone?

Patroclus · 11/20/2009, 09:17 PM

I read on one of these boards that they were getting geared up for the switch to LEDs. Although I'm not sure I believe that since there's no official talk about it.

But I agree with you on the fixture. I have the 24" 150/4x24 outer orbit fixture. Absolutely love it. If I ever set the 90 or 120 up again I'll go with a 48in version.

motoms · 11/22/2009, 10:29 AM

Go with the 2x 250 model

Nereaga · 11/22/2009, 11:26 AM

I have the 48'' Mh/T5 combo on my 75g RR mixed reef and I really like it. I got it used for a steal compared to what they go for new. I think for a standard 75g tank, the 150w Mh version is fine, especially with the 216w of T5's. If you used some ATI Blue+ bulbs with some Super Actinics, that should be all the PAR you need. I also use 10K Mh bulbs. I get insane growth right now, with good growth.

Brad

kaiserkid · 11/23/2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoms

Go with the 2x 250 model

That model is only 48" long, my tank is 72"

11/19/2009, 06:59 PM	#1
kaiserkid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 131	Outer Orbit v/s ...? I am in the process of setting up a new reef tank and the last piece of equipment that I need is the light. On my 75 gallon reef I have the Current USA Outer Orbit HQI (Model 1042, 48", 2 x 150 watt MH, 2 x 130 watt Dual Actinic 460nm/420nm, 6 moonlights, 560 total watts). I love this light and was thinking about getting the model 1079, 72", 250w HQI/T5 HO model for my new tank. I was wondering though if anyone knows if there is a better "complete" lighting system out there for the money? These lights have also been discontinued...does anyone know why?

11/20/2009, 07:43 PM	#2
kaiserkid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 131	anyone?

11/20/2009, 09:17 PM	#3
Patroclus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 63	I read on one of these boards that they were getting geared up for the switch to LEDs. Although I'm not sure I believe that since there's no official talk about it. But I agree with you on the fixture. I have the 24" 150/4x24 outer orbit fixture. Absolutely love it. If I ever set the 90 or 120 up again I'll go with a 48in version.

11/22/2009, 10:29 AM	#4
motoms Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 72	Go with the 2x 250 model

11/22/2009, 11:26 AM	#5
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	I have the 48'' Mh/T5 combo on my 75g RR mixed reef and I really like it. I got it used for a steal compared to what they go for new. I think for a standard 75g tank, the 150w Mh version is fine, especially with the 216w of T5's. If you used some ATI Blue+ bulbs with some Super Actinics, that should be all the PAR you need. I also use 10K Mh bulbs. I get insane growth right now, with good growth. Brad